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 Polanyi, John C., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 27 Nov 1986, 149-161     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. A brief personal history, including the progress of the speaker's research. The role of his graduate students. Their intellectual courage and what that means. Some discussion of the nature of research. The speaker's regret at …

 Dobson, Wendy, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 4 Dec 1986, 162-174     The underlying issue to the proposal by Canada's government to negotiate a trade agreement with the United States government: "Canada's ability to respond to the changed global economic environment in ways that ensure future growth in Canadians' living standards." Some of the major changes that have occurred in the world …

 Buthelezi, Mangosuthu G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 8 Dec 1986, 175-186     A meeting held by The Canadian Club of Toronto and The Fraser Institute, with special co-operation by The Empire Club of Canada. The international concern of civil rights. Anupsurge in concern about apartheid in South Africa. Inkatha's role in the struggle for liberation. Distortions by political enemies. Safeguards against discrimination. …

 Alexander, The Hon. Lincoln M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 11 Dec 1986, 187-192     Season's Greetings from The Lieutenant Governor and Special Performance by Yorkwood Elementary School Galaxy Band.

 The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 18 Apr 1986, 387-388     In the presence of the Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and Mrs. Alexander. Chaired by Harry T. Seymour, President, The Empire Club of Canada. Greetings from The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander. Grace by The Hon. Mr. Justice Joseph H. Potts, C.D. Dinner, toasts and dancing. Appreciation of …

 Day, His Excellency, Sir Derek, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 24 Apr 1986, 402-410     Britain identifying a role for itself in the world, commensurate with its economic potential and drawing upon the still-considerable resources of its people. From whence that role is derived. Aspect of Britain's national and international life where a force and influence is still exerted. Some remarks about military power and …

 The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 26 Jun 1986, 12-13     A joint Meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Royal Commonwealth Society (Toronto Branch). Toast to Canada and the Commonwealth by Laura Sabia, Vice-Chairman, The Royal Commonwealth Society and a response by Ronald Goodall, Third Vice President, The Empire Club of Canada. Welcome to guests by Harry T. …

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 Beck, Stanley M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 20 Feb 1986, 264-279     The revolution that is taking place in world financial markets. The Report of The Ontario Task Force on Financial Institutions (the "Dupre Report") with warnings, and examples of how events have occurred in complete opposition to those warnings. A suggestion that "we need to lift our sights beyond what is …

 McMurtry, The Hon. R. Roy, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 9 Jan 1986, 191-201     The deep and extensive roots of the relations between Canada and the United Kingdom. How the two nations have tended to grow apart recently by force of external circumstance. The process of reinvigorating and strengthening the bilateral relationship based on the recognition of current realities in identifying new interests, new …

 Garneau, Marc, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 16 Jan 1986, 202-210     The speaker presents a film that describes the sort of experience one undergoes when one has the opportunity to fly aboard a shuttle. First, some remarks about Canada's space program. Ways in which Canada has been involved at the forefront of developments in space, particularly in the communications-technology area—communications satellites. …

 MacDonald, The Hon. David S.H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 23 Jan 1986, 211-222     Seeing the history of the whole human community being forged in the context of the United Nations. The 40th anniversary of the United Nations. Profound repercussions in our lifetime, and the lifetime of those who come after, of activities of the United Nations. Why this is so, and how Canada …

 Reid, Patrick, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 30 Jan 1986, 223-232     An invitation by the speaker to attend the World Exposition in Vancouver in its centennial year, taking place between May 2 and October 13, 1986. A short review of The 1986 World Exposition being placed in British Columbia. Other world expositions, and the uniqueness of this one. What a world …

 Slaight, Allan, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 6 Feb 1986, 233-247     The official launch of the 25th season of the Shaw Festival on May 28, 1986. The establishment of the Shaw Festival Theatre Foundation in 1963, after tremendous success of the productions in 1962. A description and brief history of the Festival. Current activities of the Festival. Encouraging and promoting new …

 Drouin, Marie-Josée, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 13 Feb 1986, 248-263     An address focussing on broad economic and social trends, or on the "political economy." The need for Canadians to understand choices to be made, and the opinions underlying these choices, with regard to fiscal policy, social policy, and trade policy. Making correct choices dependant on the shared perception we have …

 Nash, Knowlton, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 26 Jun 1986, 1-14     A joint meeting with The Royal Commonwealth Society (Toronto Branch) on the Dominion of Canada Day celebration. First remarks by The Hon. Lincoln M. Alexander. The address begins with three provocative statements: "I believe the media are the glue that holds together our democratic society"; "I believe television is by …

 Wilson, The Hon. Michael H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 18 Sep 1986, 15-25     A joint meeting with The Canadian Club of Toronto. Steps taken by the current Progressive Conservative Government to reach their objective of sustained economic growth and productive jobs for Canadians. Specific agenda items. Steps in a five-year fiscal plan to restore public finances to a state of health. Progress in …